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River School

PublicGrades 0–8
SODUS, Michigan · Sodus Township S/D #5
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students70
Student:Teacher17.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 360
70
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
83%+27.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

River School is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in SODUS, Michigan. The school enrolls 70 students. It is part of the Sodus Township S/D #5 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
70 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSodus Township S/D #5
County26021
CitySODUS
ZIP49126
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID263207006746

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment70
White48.6%
Hispanic / Latino18.6%
Black / African American21.4%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
48.6%
Hispanic
18.6%
Black
21.4%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
8.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)